LINK price is currently trading at the $8.68 level and approaching the $8.5950 support zone in the short-term downtrend. If the critical $8.0487 support breaks, deeper corrections may come into play, but liquidity collection potential at resistances could trigger a rally.
Current Price Position and Critical Levels
LINK is positioned in a market structure dominated by the downtrend. On the daily chart, price is trading below EMA20 ($8.98), giving a short-term bearish signal. The 24-hour change is -4.51% negative, volume is at a moderate $206.47M level, RSI at 43.18 is in the neutral zone but not signaling oversold. The Supertrend indicator is bearish and pointing to $10.77 resistance. 8 strong levels detected across multiple timeframes (1D/3D/1W): 2 supports/2 resistances in 1D, 2 supports/1 resistance in 3D, 1 support/2 resistances confluences in 1W. Price is preparing to test the $8.5950 support zone with intraday movement in the $8.64-$9.30 range. This position is an ideal spot for liquidity hunting and could target big players’ order blocks.
Support Levels: Buyer Zones
Primary Support
The strongest support level stands out at $8.0487 (score: 74/100). This level shows strong confluence in 1D and 3D timeframes; it also overlaps with an order block on the weekly chart. Historically, this zone was tested three times in October 2025 and rejected each time with 5-8% rebounds, supported by high-volume buyer entries. Volume profile analysis shows positive delta, meaning buyers are dominant. It is in confluence with EMA50 ($8.12) and fib 0.618 retracement. In case of breakout, invalidation drops to $7.85, but it is highly likely to function as a buyer zone for now. If price reaches here, a quick reversal to $9.28 is expected after liquidity sweep.
Secondary Support and Stop Levels
Secondary support at $8.5950 (score: 65/100) is just below the current price ($8.68) and a prime candidate for immediate test. This level is at the intersection of 1D swing low and 3D demand zone; price bounced from here in the last 48 hours with a volume spike observed. It carries RSI divergence potential, which could form on a drop below $8.50 for oversold. Suggested stop-loss level is $8.48 below $8.5950; a break here leads to $8.0487. Lower invalidation at $7.92 with weekly low confluence. These supports reflect the supply/demand balance where buyers will enter as bearish momentum slows.
Resistance Levels: Seller Zones
Near-Term Resistances
The near-term first resistance at $8.8260 (score: 69/100) aligns with EMA20 ($8.98) and is near the intraday high. There are strong rejection wicks on the 1D timeframe; price was turned away from here twice in the last two days, with seller volume dominant. Ideal as a liquidity pool for stop hunts, volume increase is required for breakout. If this level cannot be surpassed, short positions strengthen.
Main Resistance and Targets
Main resistance at $9.2810 (score: 66/100) is in confluence with 1W and 3D timeframe supply zone and fib 0.382 extension. Historical tests (early February) saw 3-5% drops, with bearish order block present. Breakout target is $10.77 Supertrend, long-term $12.0075 (score 31). However, in the downtrend, these resistances are strong seller zones limiting the rally. Invalidation above at $9.45 with EMA20 breakout signaling bullish shift.
Liquidity Map and Big Players
The liquidity map shows stop clusters below $8.5950 and buy stops above $8.8260. Big players (whales) may be accumulating long positions in the $8.0487 demand zone; COT data shows net long increase. Above at $9.2810 is a fair value gap liquidity collection area. Fakeouts are expected in price action: reversal after $8.59 sweep on downside, $8.82 trap on upside. Order flow analysis confirms negative delta seller dominance, but high shift potential at confluence supports. Risk/reward ratio around 1:2.5 downside to $5.0121 (score 22).
Bitcoin Correlation
BTC at $65,584 level with -2.88% drop in downtrend; LINK has 0.85 correlation with BTC. If BTC’s $64,357 support breaks, LINK will be dragged to $8.0487; drop to $62,427 increases panic selling in altcoins. Conversely, if BTC breaks $66,274 resistance, LINK rally triggers with $9.28 target activated. Since BTC dominance Supertrend gave bearish signal, be cautious with altcoins; 0.000132 support critical in LINK/BTC pair.
Trading Plan and Level-Based Strategy
Level-based outlook: If holds above $8.5950, long bias with targets $8.8260-$9.2810, stop $8.48. On breakout, short with target $8.0487, stop $8.82. For LINK Spot Analysis long in demand zone, LINK Futures Analysis leverage for liquidity plays. Stick to multi-timeframe confluence, volume confirmation required. This strategy is for educational purposes, adapt to personal risk management; market is volatile.
This analysis uses Chief Analyst Devrim Cacal’s market views and methodology.